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God's Truth for Trying Times - 11/11/21

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God’s Truth for Trying Times - 11/11/21

 

We need God’s truth in trying times. Read the Scripture passage, think about what it is saying, then pray; by yourself or with your household. Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly (Col. 3:16).

 

READ: 3 John 1:9-10

“I have written something to the church, but Diotrephes, who likes to put himself first, does not acknowledge our authority. So if I come, I will bring up what he is doing, talking wicked nonsense against us. And not content with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers, and also stops those who want to and puts them out of the church.”
‭‭3 John‬ ‭1:9-10‬ ‭ESV‬‬

 

CONSIDER: This is one of the saddest commentaries of someone within a church that causes problems contrary to sound teaching and relationships. This is a wolf in sheep's clothing. This is the kind of person that needs to be called to repentance and faith. Notice the solution: bring up what he is doing to his face. Call him to account. Hold him accountable. Don't allow division and error to go unchecked. Lovingly deal with the situation.

 

THINK: What does this declare about God? What are God’s people being called to do? What assurance is given? How does the Word of God transform our hearts and lives and relationships?

 

PRAY: Pray these verses to God as a prayer. Pour out your heart in praise to God. Pray for others. Present needs to Him.